September 11, 2013

BHP quietly increasing its North American presence

US shale gas and Canadian potash.

September 10, 2013

Glencore Xstrata to list in S.Africa, ignores country’s issues

Unlike his peers, the company’s chief executive Ivan Glasenberg, is not afraid of betting on Africa’s largest economy.

September 10, 2013

Clive Palmer says he’ll lose Fairfax, calls Australian electoral system ‘corrupt’

"If there were UN observers here this would be regarded as an unfair election.''

September 9, 2013

The best indicator of China’s commodity trade is on an insane surge

Freight rates for iron-ore carrying vessels are up an astonishing 67% since end of August.

September 9, 2013

Kazakhstan’s mining industry worth almost $30 billion by 2017

The Asian country ranks in the top ten for coal, iron, and gold. It holds vast reserves of copper, it’s a well-known diamonds exporter and holds the 11th largest proven…

September 9, 2013

Glencore Xstrata must defend merits of $46 billion merger

Investors want more returns, less project spending.

September 8, 2013

Abbott’s carbon tax unwind will face obstacles

"He's gonna need the persuasive skills of someone like Henry Kissinger."

September 6, 2013

Brazilian regulator launches new probe into Batista

CVM is is investigating whether Batista and five other executives of the petroleum firm broke market rules regulating the disclosure of information.

September 6, 2013

The 10 biggest mining deals of 2012

Xstrata couldn't save 2012 from having the lowest number of mining industry transactions since 2005.

September 6, 2013

Europe’s Detroit: Bankrupt Romanian coal mining town

Aninoasa coal mine closed in 2006 leading the way to economic ruin.